Skincare Medical Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

LATISSE

How Does Latisse work?

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LASER HAIR REMOVAL

• How does Hair Removal work?

Hair follicles are precisely targeted and destroyed using the combination of Bi-Polar Radio Frequency and Light Energies.

• Is Hair Removal right for me?

Permanent hair reduction is successful for both men and women and almost all body areas can be treated.

• When can I expect to see results?

Hair growth is reduced after each treatment. The number of treatments required will be based on your hair color and type, body area and skin tone.

LEG AND FACIAL VEIN TREATMENT

• How does it work?

The combined energies precisely target and heat the unwanted veins gently reducing the appearance.

• When can I see results?

Improvement may be seen after a single treatment. The total number of required treatment sessions depends on the extent and depth of the vascular lesions.

• Does it hurt?

Treatment of leg veins may be uncomfortable for some patients. This is easily managed by using an external cooling or topical anesthetic cream prior to treatment.

REFIRME ™ SKIN TIGHTENING

• How does it work?

Combines energies precisely heat the dermal tissue within the target treatment area. This stimulates collagen production and produces a firming effect in lax skin. Fine wrinkles are reduced, noticeable lifting can be observed and the texture of your skin becomes smoother, more luminous and toned.

• When can I expect to see results?

Most patients see gradual and cumulative results throughout the skin tightening treatments. The total number of required treatment sessions depends on your skin’s condition.

• Does it hurt?

Refirme™ is a gentle, comfortable treatment requiring no downtime. Many patients return to normal activities immediately after the treatment.

SKIN REJUVENATION

• How does Skin Rejuvenation work?

The combined energies safely target pigmented lesions such as freckles, sun spots and age spots. Vascular lesions such as spider vessels and redness from rosacea are also lightened and gradually fade.

• When can I see results?

Gradual and cumulative improvement of skin tone is typically achieved between 5 – 6 treatment sessions. The total number of required treatment sessions depends on your skin’s condition.

BOTOX® COSMETIC

• Will I still be able to make facial expressions?

Although you may see a marked improvement, a treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic does not make you look like you’ve had “work done”. The muscle activity that causes frown lines is simply reduced, so you can still frown or look surprised without the wrinkles and creases between your brows.

• How soon will I see a difference?

You can expect to see results within days after your treatment, and the appearance of the area between your brows may continue to improve for up to a week. Your own results may vary – be sure to talk to your Doctor about what you can expect.

• How can I be sure I am getting real BOTOX® Cosmetic?

Only licensed and trained healthcare professionals have the experience necessary to administer BOTOX® Cosmetic. Allergan, Inc., the maker of BOTOX® Cosmetic, is the only source for healthcare professionals to purchase the product, and each US FDA-approved vial label has the “Allergan” hologram.

JUVEDERM

• How does it work?

Juvederm™ Injectable gel replaces the HA your skin has lost, bringing back its volume and smoothing away facial wrinkles and folds.

• How long does it last?

Juvederm™ is the first smooth consistency HA gel and the only HA filler that’s FDA approved to last up to a year!

• What makes Juvederm™ different from the other fillers?

While other HA fillers on the market have a more granular consistency, Juvederm™ Injectable gel is the first smooth consistency HA gel. This is due to an innovative manufacturing process called HYLACROSS which gives Juvederm™ its unique smooth gel properties as well as an optimal gel structure that holds u overtime. That’s why Juvederm™ is the only HA filler that’s FDA approved to last up to 1 year!

How Does Latisse Work?

The active ingredient in LATISSE™ is bimatoprost. Although the precise mechanism of action is not known, research suggests that the growth of eyelashes occurs by increasing the percent of hairs in, and the duration of, the anagen (or growth) phase. Lashes can grow longer, thicker and darker because bimatoprost can also prolong this growth phase

Latisse by Allergan, Inc.

In the clinical study 78% saw significant increases in all of the following three measurements
at week 16: length, fullness and darkness.

Before and After

Before and at 16 Weeks
Source Allergan

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Instructions for Use: Use once a day at bedtime, Before applying, remove contact lenses, and gently wash around the eyes with a mild cleanser or mild soap.
Remove an applicator from its tray. Then, holding the sterile applicator horizontally, place one drop of LATISSE™ solution on the area of the applicator closest to the tip but not on the tip.
To apply draw a thin line of Latiesse along the base of the upper lash liner, rather than below the lashes, along the eyelid rim. Use as if you were applying eyeliner.
Blot excess solution past the lash line

Dispose of the applicator after one use. Repeat for opposite eyelid, using a new sterile applicator to help minimize any potential for contamination from one eyelid to another.
DO NOT USE MORE THAN ONCE A DAY and don't "catch up" if you missed a day.!
Ingredients: Bimatoprost opthalmic solution .03% - Approved by the FDA for insufficient or inadequate lashes

Important Safety Information - Read full product and safety guide here

Do not use LATISSE™ solution if you are allergic to one of its ingredients.
LATISSE™ solution is intended for use on the skin of the upper eyelid margins at the base of the eyelashes. DO NOT APPLY to the lower eyelid. If you have a history of abnormal IOP, you should only use LATISSE™ under the close supervision of your physician.

LATISSE™ use may cause darkening of the eyelid skin which may be reversible. Although not reported in clinical studies, LATISSE™ use may also cause increased brown pigmentation of the colored part of the eye which is likely to be permanent.

You should tell your physician you are using LATISSE™ especially if you have a history of eye pressure problems. You should also tell anyone conducting an eye pressure screening that you are using LATISSE™.

The most common side effects after using LATISSE™ solution are an itching sensation in the eyes and/or eye redness. This was reported in approximately 4% of patients. LATISSE™ solution may cause other less common side effects which typically occur on the skin close to where LATISSE™ is applied, or in the eyes. These include skin darkening, eye irritation, dryness of the eyes, and redness of the eyelids.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.